adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 13, 2011 11:25:48 GMT -5
Hello, everyone. As my daughter's birthday is coming pretty soon, I made a pendant for her. It is a 3 pieces intarsia, Pietersite and blue lace. The backing is also blue lace. The pietersite is from Daniel - deb, whom I would like to thank again here. Here are a couple of pics from the progress:   And here is the finished cab, from different angles:     The back is blue lace, on which I glued (epoxy) the three front pieces. I thinned the back slab and it almost became translucent, one can see the darkness of the pietersite piece through it.  Thanks for looking, Adrian |
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Post by Rockhobbit on Apr 13, 2011 11:32:01 GMT -5
That is spectacular Adrian! What a wonderful daddy!!
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 13, 2011 11:38:46 GMT -5
WOW !!!
great job , Adrian !!!
she'll love it !!
--paul
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Post by Toad on Apr 13, 2011 11:40:44 GMT -5
Fantastic work! You're the best. If she doesn't love it, you can disown her. ;D
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Apr 13, 2011 11:44:14 GMT -5
thats beautiful!
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Post by gr on Apr 13, 2011 12:00:18 GMT -5
You just continue to amaze me with your talant young man. Beautiful piece Adrain!!!
gr
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on Apr 13, 2011 12:19:49 GMT -5
Adrian that is Beautiful!!!!
Brian
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Post by Roller on Apr 13, 2011 14:33:37 GMT -5
This cab is just ..... i dunno Iam speechless!..Its that great !... someone needs to do a intarsia tutorial some day on rth ... hmhmmmm
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ltpaulbtv
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Post by ltpaulbtv on Apr 13, 2011 15:11:53 GMT -5
Very nice work!
Paul
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Post by NDK on Apr 13, 2011 16:21:00 GMT -5
That is gorgeous Adrian. Such heartfelt gifts will I'm sure be treasured for life.
Nate
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Apr 14, 2011 2:34:36 GMT -5
Adrian
You done it again a amaizing piece
Absolutly stunning and uneque
A brilliantly designe
Im lost for words
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 14, 2011 7:29:26 GMT -5
Thank you very much, everyone. ...someone needs to do a intarsia tutorial some day on rth ... hmhmmmm I think there are two intarsia techniques: straight lines intarsia and curved lines intarsia (like this one). For straight lines intarsia you need a trim saw and a flat lap. For curved line intarsia you need only a cabbing machine, (some round shape wheels would help) and lot of patiency  The most important thing for both is: always leave some extra margins on the trimmed pieces, especially on the sides which are not glued. You can see this in the 2nd picture. Adrian |
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Post by bobby1 on Apr 14, 2011 7:54:06 GMT -5
Adrian,
That is an example of truly superior craftsmanship! How long did it take to complete?
Bob
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Post by mossyrockhound on Apr 14, 2011 10:12:40 GMT -5
Your daughter should enjoy that one! Very nice piece. The joints and wrap look flawless.
Garry
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 14, 2011 11:31:26 GMT -5
Thank you, Bob and Garry. Both are you are true masters in your work and I cherish your nice words. Adrian, That is an example of truly superior craftsmanship! How long did it take to complete? Bob It's hard to count the time while working, it seems to be flying faster, but I'd say there was a total of 5 hours. Adrian |
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Post by tntmom on Apr 14, 2011 12:09:50 GMT -5
My goodness Adrian, that is MORE than beautiful!!! Your craftsmanship amazes me!
~Krystee
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Post by MyNewHobby on Apr 14, 2011 13:39:47 GMT -5
Boy ... that is a really pretty piece!!!
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Apr 15, 2011 8:37:47 GMT -5
Beautiful piece and really appreciate the photos of how you put it together.
Tim
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Post by Haleysdream on Apr 15, 2011 18:23:46 GMT -5
I think everything has been said already , you are a true artist . Beautiful.
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Post by superioragates on Apr 15, 2011 19:40:23 GMT -5
wow.....your craftsmanship is out-stinkin-standing......wow....
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